DFO advises fish harvesters in western Newfoundland and southern Labrador, who are participating in the 4RS3Pn commercial cod fishery, of a change in management measures.

In response to industry requests for flexibility in harvesting the remaining inshore fleet quotas, and to facilitate the Groundfish Enterprise Allocation Council and FFAW arranged competitive cod fishery in 4RS3Pn, effective Monday, October 26, the weekly catch limit for cod will increase from 3,000 pounds per week to 6,000 pounds per week, head on gutted. This measure will remain in effect for the remainder of the season.

Harvesters who wish to take advantage of this higher weekly catch limit are advised that new licence conditions are required. These new licence conditions are available from DFO licencing centers.